Life
This is where you can find guidance and advice on life and support on the big 'issues' from our online mentors. From the lows, such as illness or bereavement, to the highs, like caring for a new baby or starting a new relationship.
Life is full of situations when you think 'I wish I could talk to someone who's done this before'. Well, now you can. On horsesmouth our mentors are here to offer you the benefit of their personal perspective based on their own experiences. They're not professionals and their life advice is informal so try to talk to a range of people - and always consult professional advisers for formal advice. But people here have volunteered to life coach, they don't know you and are therefore less likely to be judgmental about your issues than perhaps friends and family would be. Think of it as the kindness of strangers... on tap!
Probably the biggest category of all; love, friendship, relationships, marriage, kids, parents, relatives and the rest. It does make the world go round but often it can turn it pear-shaped too. Find someone here who's willing to talk and share.
Whether your issue is fitness or illness, whether it's physical or mental, whether it's you or someone you love, talking to someone about it can be a part of making you feel better. Find someone here who's been in your shoes.
If you're confused about your own or others' identity and beliefs, whether they relate to gender, religion, race or sexuality there's bound to be people here who've had similar experiences or are living with the same issues.
Whether or not it's how we make a living, discovering and fulfilling our talents and passions will help make us happier. It could be food, gardening, DIY, sports or the arts. Find people here who share your enthusiasms and can help you get the most out of them.
If you're selling, borrowing or buying then you need to take professional advice - but if you also just want to talk to a few people who've been in your situation before then find someone here who's willing to share (their experience that is!).
Find out how you can make a difference by talking to people who do. There are many ways to get engaged in community life and to help give something back. If you're here you're already doing it. Find others here who can support and inspire you.
If you're concerned about how to deal with a situation involving your rights and the law then there's likely someone here who has had a similar experience and who is happy to share their perspective. We'd recommend you also seek formal or professional advice.
Life - Featured Mentors
Life - Shared Conversations
Re: how to be a good friend? help us!!
fadingflower
I remember quiet vividly going for lunch with my dear best friend who is male and as his daughter and i skipped across the park on route she said ''I love my Daddy but I hate when he kisses me because of his teeth!'' She used to squash black and yell...
pinkyboo
Thanks for that the humour alongside the positiveness of your story came alive in my mind ive had so much gooooood advice the world aint just full of horrible people, horsemouth is the best thing ive joined apart from learning to email. thanks ...
Re: how to be a good friend? help us!!
G_Bhullar
The thing with REAL good friends is that you can talk to them about everything. The problem we find is that you don't want to hurt someones feelings by making them feel as if there is something wrong with them but remember you are trying to help.
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G_Bhullar
The thing with REAL good friends is that you can talk to them about everything. The problem we find is that you don't want to hurt someones feelings by making them feel as if there is something wrong with them but remember you are trying to help.
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Life - Published Stories
“relationships”
my first big relationship turned out to be a right mess. everyone warned me it was going to end bad and i didn't listen. in fact when given the choice between my family and my boyfriend, i decided to stick with him and prove to evryone he wasn't as b...
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Life - Mentor ShoutOut
In general...
"Hey peoples! Just thought I'd make a point of being here and shout out to all that I'm quite friendly and honest- maybe slightly opinionated but thats advice for you to take or not the choice is yours! Anyway if you want to chat and have a problem I'..."
Life - Pearls of Wisdom
Love
""The only transformer and alchemist that turns everything to gold is love." Anais Nin..."
Thinking of joining our online mentoring scheme?
Find out more about becoming a mentor and the mentoring services on horsemouth. Become a peer mentor or just get some addtional tips and advice on how to become an online volunteer mentor. Online training and advice from professional mentors coming soon.
Can't find the right mentor? Send a call for help.
If you've tried using search and browsed the profiles on our site but can't find anyone who's quite right for you, send a call for help to the whole community. You'll get some good responses and one or two may turn into mentoring relationships.
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